Welcome back, Pia and Henry! Pia experienced an amazing open-air version of Puccini's "Turandot" in Italy last week, while Henry enjoyed a fresh breeze outside the classical bubble at the "Rock im Park" festival in Nuremberg. Now they're happily reunited in the Spin On Classical Music Studio!
In this episode, they explore Karajan's special fondness for Carl Maria von Weber. From Karajan's first conducting to his last performance during the second world war in Berlin in 1945, they embark on an exciting journey through Weber's works like "Euryanthe," "Oberon," and "Der Freischütz." Get ready for fascinating stories and beautiful, often underrated pieces!